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Logo Explained

The
Book of Numbers is the fourth book of the Bible. Chapter 2 of the
Book of Numbers describes the arrangement of the Israelite tribal
camps. This arrangement evolved following the Israelites exodus from
Egypt. This was also prior to the Israelites reaching the “Promised
Land.” The Book of Numbers Chapter 2 explains much of the
symbolism behind The Levite Line
logo.

Before
referencing the Book of Numbers though, examine the center of the
logo which contains the name of the organization TheLeviteLine.com.
Under these words is a wave meant to symbolize the parting of the
Red Sea. It was Moses, a Levite, whose rod summoned God’s power
which divided the Red Sea, and led the Israelites out of bondage in
Egypt.

On
this logo, you see that on all four sides of TheLeviteLine
phrase appear three diamonds. The colors of these diamonds represent
the birthstones that are associated with each tribe. Chapter 2 verse
3 designates Judah the head tribe of the eastern encampment on the
right-side of the logo. The tribe of Judah was assigned the
northeast section. Issachar was south of Judah, due east. Zebulun
on the logo is below Issachar, located on the southeast. The
birthstone for the tribe of Judah is red for the Sardius stone.
Issachar is a red overlaying a black known as Sardonyx. Zebulun’s
stone is a green Emerald.

The
southern encampment, represented on the bottom of the logo was known
as the camp of Reuben. The camp of Reuben is described in Chapter 2,
verses 10-16. Reuben was on the right or southeast, Simeon was due
south and Gad, next to Simeon on the southwest. Reuben’s
birthstone is a burgundy Camelian, Simeon a blue Sapphire, and Gad is
blue Jasper.

Numbers
Chapter 2:18-24 describes the western encampment, represented on the
left side of the logo, and was known as the camp of Ephraim. Ephraim
was in the northwest, Manasseh in the center, due west, with Benjamin
covering the southwest. Ephraim’s birthstone is a green
Chrysoprase, Manasseh’s is red Jacinth, and Benjamin is a bright
pink Amethyst.

To
the north, on the top of the logo, are the remaining three tribes. This
was known as the camp of Dan. The tribe of Dan was located to
the northeast; Asher was due north and Naphtali to the northwest. Dan’s
yellow birthstone is known as Chrysolit, Asher’s is a light
green Beryl, and Naphtali is green Peridot.

The
diamonds and the birthstone colors symbolize the beauty that each
distinct tribe represents. The tribes, three on each side enabled
the protection necessary for the Levites to be able to focus on
serving the God of Israel, without fear of attack. This protection
of the Levites can then ensure God’s protection for the people of
Israel. This we believe remains God’s plan for the people of
Israel.